Testimonials

Commercial Kitchen The primary use of a Commercial Kitchen is to prepare food in a licensed facility that will be consumed immediately, such as a restaurant kitchen or a community hall kitchen. The equipment in the commercial kitchen usually meets the needs, common to food service preparations. A food processor rents a commercial kitchen to process their product and often pays by the
hour.

Commissary KitchenThe primary use of a Commissary Kitchen is to prepare food in a licensed facility for consumption later and often has equipment that assists food processors. Example: a labelling machine, a bottling machine. A food processor rents a commissary kitchen to process their product and often pays by the
hour.

Co-packer & Re-packerCo-packer : A company that manufactures and packages food for another company to sell. In addition, sometimes food manufacturers provide the recipe as well as preparation and packaging and this type of activity is referred to as Private Label
Re-packer : A food manufacturer that provides the service of repackaging a prepared product.A food processor contracts a food re-packing company and rates are negotiated between the
re-packer and the food processor.

Processor With Extra CapacityFood Processing / Manufacturing Companies that do not currently provide co-packing services and would like to provide co-packing services and / or re-packing services and / or private label services to fill unused production capacity.
Rates are negotiated between the parties.

Find Your Copacker

Welcome to the BC Food Connection Database.

Please use the drop down menu below to find the perfect co-packing partner for your business.

To begin, please register your name and email, and a brief product description which will be sent to your matching copackers. Then, simply click the drop down menus to find the best match for your needs.

Contact Information

Commercial & Commissary Kitchen Directory

Are you looking for a commercial kitchen or commissary? Search the Directory on BC Food Connection and send them an email in order to discuss your kitchen needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Commercial/Commissary Kitchen Profile

Co-Packer/Processor with Capacity Profile

SUPPORT

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE - PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agricultural products and food.

SMALL SCALE FOOD CANADA

Small Scale Food Association consists of members who are local business people that support and expand local economies by hiring local, creating local jobs, and contribute to local economies and sustainability.